popping candy

Fizzing mouth treat

Popping candy is a confection that fizzes and crackles on the tongue.

The effect comes from carbon dioxide gas trapped in the sugar during manufacturing, released when the candy dissolves in saliva.

Also called pop rocks.

The kids loved the popping candy on their ice cream.

Related

snap · mouthfeel · sprinkles · childhood memories · lolly · carbonation · space dust · pop · effervescence · gumdrop · cake pop · burst · marshmallows · tongue · nostalgia · sugar rush · sensation · treat

Categories
Opposites
texture and oral sensation

popping candyhard candy

Solid sugar confection

toffee · taffy · gummy bears · jawbreaker · fudge

sensory activity level

popping candyplain chocolate

Confection without milk solids

sugar cubes · fondant · marzipan · praline · boiled sweets

sensory experience level

popping candyboiled sweet

Cooked sugar confection

cough drop

Family

popping, popped, candy, candies, candied

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G